Hat cover



Patented June 21, 1927.

UNITED STATES ERSYL F. GHAMBLESS, OF CHICAGO, ILLINOIS.-

HAT COVER.

App1ication filed September so, 1926. Serial No. 136,427. j

This invention relatesto protecting devices, and more particularly to a hatcover to be used for protecting hats during rain or inclement weather. I

I am aware that various devices of this general character have been proposed. but, so far as I know, none of such devices have proved to be practical. Inall devices of this general character with which I am familiar, it seems to be the accepted rule that it is necessary to provide draw strings, clips or clamps or equivalent members, tie strings, and various other impedimenta for securing the protector in position .upon the hat. The

result is that such devices usually present av grotesque and unsightly appearance and have not, forthis reason, come into general use. A further'objection to devices of this character, as heretofore constructed and used, is that such devices cannot be readily folded to form a neat compact bundle which can be readily carried in a ladys vanity case or purse or in a mans vest pocket or like limited space. This is frequently due to theprovision of clamps, hooks, tie strings and various other impedimenta such as those above referred to which render it in'ipossible from a practical standpoint to fold the device into a neat and compact package. A still rurt-herobjection to devices of this general character which are secured to the hat, or, in some instances, to the wearers head, is that a certain amount of inconvenience and annoyance is required in applying the device. For a device of this character to be practical, it is essential that it present a neat appearance when in use and that it can be quickly and easily applied and removed, and can be readily carried in a ladys vanity case, purse, or in a small pocket when not in use.

A primary object of my invention is to provide a hat protector or cover which avoids the above noted objections to devices of this sort as heretofore constructed and which can be readily produced at very small cost so as to enable it to be sold at such a price as to justify its general use. A further object is to provide a device of this character which,

when applied, presents a neat appearance and which can be readily applied or removed with very little trouble. Another object is to provide a device of this character which, when not in use, can be readily folded in such manner as to provide a neat and compact bundle or package which remains flat and can be readily carried in the pocket. .Fur-

ther objects will appear from the'detajlled My hat cover is particularly adaptable for usei in connection with the close fitting semi-toque type of hat such as is now'commonly worn by women, and is of a bell shape, this type being known as the .cloche? hat. It will-be understood, however, that my cover can be used in connection with hats of various types, and is equally applicable to mens hats. 7

My hat coveris formed from a sheet of A suitable waterproof material, rubberized silk or pure rubber in suitable color being preferably used, though anyot-her suitable material may be employed. .As illustrated in Fig. 2, this sheet is of generally elliptical oroblong shape and is provided in each'end with a V-shaped'cutl extending from the lateral edges 2 of the sheet. The vertexes of the cuts 1 are on the medial line a-a of the sheet of material and separate it into two wing members 3. The lateral walls of the cut 1, together with the transverse line a7) extending from the vertexes of the cut transversely of the sheet define sectors a.b-'c which are disposed in overlapping relation when the sheet is secured together at the ends of the wing members 3 to form an enclosing member or envelope to he positioned over the hat. The shape and size hat will determine the proportions and dimensions of the cover but the general pattern is substantially the same in all cases. As the lateral edges 2 of the wing members are arched or curved outwardly as illustrated, by overlapping the end portions or sector elements a7)0 of the wing members 8, these wing members can be secured together 'so as to form an envelope, in effect, of sufficient width to accommodate a hat H as in Fig. 1. As the ends or sector elements ab0 of the wing members overlap, the resulting envelope is effectually closed at the front and back thereof so as to exclude moisture, By the provision of the sectors at thfends offth'win nienrbrsit is pros sible to vary the effective size of the cover by varying. the extent to which these sec-' tors overlap. For this'pnppose; 1;."PI'QYldQ. at each endof one of the wing members 3 a two socket members 4 of snap fastene'rw'oiii known construction. It is to be noted that these members 4 are disposed man anese:

with each other andwith the vertexes of the Y' shaped" cue-5 1 At'eac'h end of the other wing -member3 I provide two sets or series of studs 5 which cooperate with theisocket members 4. As will be"noted,*tliezstuds 5 of each set o1-**seriesaiedisposed" i'n'a lignment with each other and with theapeies of the V-s haped cuts 1." arrangingthe v ner? above set" "forth; after which the result ing envelope ,is' pulled down snugly over the hat; as in'JFig. 1, efiectua'llyprotecting the same As theend"port ions of the wing member's"3 are" secured'together in overlapping relation and are adjusted soas to take up all looseness "orffiare; any bagginess or V unsightly appearance inthe, cover whenap plied is eliminated; the resulting cover presenting' a neatand pleasing appearance. When the cover is not in use, i-tis removed fromthe'hat and the'end portions of the wing "member-s are unfastene d," the cover being then; extended as illustratedin Fig. 2. After thiszhas .been done the "cover is folded firstalong tlie line F wkes transversely along the'line' el -d, after which it is folded along'the'line ee. When folded in this the; covervassumes the form illustrated in Fig. 4a, and this forms a flat com package or bundle which may be readily carried in the pocket with comfort. If

desired; the eo'ver ma' be rolled into cylindrical form makinga very small package. As the 1 socket members 4t and studs 5 are secured, directly to the 'wing'members, the fastening" devices employed do not: in any way interferewith tlrdfolding andcarrying Ofth'e cover. In view 'o fthefact that this cover inaybe? readily fOI'Ill'GClfIOIIl a single sheet of Waterproof niateria'h and the studs and fi'socket members of? the" snap L fasteners cancbe readily secured at small cost, the de vice as awhole, canbeprodnced at such a low cost as to pis'ti'fy its extensive use. this connection, "the ease w th which the device can be applied and removed", and its neat and attractive appearance "in 'use are importantfconsiderations.

In a. hatprotector, a'flat sheet of material of generally oblongshape provided with two V-shapedcuts 'dISPOSGd opposite 'to each other with their vertexes on the medialgline of "the sheet, saidtcuts separating the sheet into two wing members; "fastening means along the lateraledges of the V-shaped cuts andadaptedto adjustably securet-he ends oi the winged members together when the saidmeinbers are Inavitness whereof, I hereunto subscribe my name this 15th day ofxseptembe'r, .1926.

ERSYL F. GHAMBLESS.

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